Versace for H & M

Designer collaborations for the High Street are a big trend right now; there's been Valentino for Gap, Missoni for Target and Jill Sandler for Uniqlo. Some have been great and others failed to deliver but there is one high street store that has delivered the best collabs by far - H & M. With brands such as Sonia Rykiel, Lanvin and Jimmy Choo designing collections for H & M, the Swedish retail has come out on top. it has outdone its self with each collection and just when you thought the collabs couldn't get any bigger, Italian power house Versace got involved!


Versace has been resposible for dressing some of the biggest names from around the world.

Lady Gaga

Missy Elliot



Jessica Alba

 And who can forget, the moment that turned ' Jenny from the block' into J-LO way back in 2000...

Jennifer Lopez

 

Not sure anyone else could pull of a plunging, sheer green dress or a purple suit like Missy (or that we would want to) we can however add a little Versace to our autumn/winter wardrobe!

The new collection is reminicent of the naughty ninties. Think bright coloured prints, simple structured shapes lots of edge! 

Here are some of my fave peices...

There's even some for the braver males out there...

The Autumn/Winter collection hits 300 stores across the UK on November 17th.

London Fashion Week S/S 2012

This weekend was the opening weekend of London Fashion Week and as usual it did not disappoint. Most of you, like myself are probably never going actually buy a piece from any of the catwalk shows but that doesn't mean you dont need to to know all the best details! The high street is inspired by designers and so knowing all the LFW must haves means you can bag all the copies and be totally on trend each season (for a fraction of the cost!)

After an amazing weekend in Valencia I have spent all morning checking out the coverage to pick out my fave collections!

Topshop Unique

Since the launch of this brand, each collection just gets better!

Absolutely LOVE all the gold and abstract prints!

Ashish

The bold colours, sequins and dramatic floral print - whats not to adore about Ashish?

Its Burberry Prorsum today at 4pm - can't wait!

Its here! VOGUE'S FASHION NIGHT OUT

Tonight is the night my fellow fashionista's. FNO (as us cool kids like to call it) is here! Get your stylish selves down to Soho tonight between 5 and 9pm for a night of Fashion, Freebies and lots of Fun!

Here are some of my must visit shops tonight...


Beyond Retro – Great Marlborough Street

Celebrating its first time at FNO Beyond Retro is staying open late tonight with talks from expert stylist on vintage fashion and currents trends. Lots of music, drinks and chance to look at the new offerings.

American Apparel – Carnaby Street

American Apparel are giving a free gift to everybody that shops on their Carnaby Street store tonight. With complimentary drinks all night, definitely worth a visit!

Nicole Fahri – Conduit Street

Amber Le Bon is dj’ing at Nicole Fahri’s Conduit Street Store tonight so guaranteed to be a great crowd! They’re also giving away some freebies to the first few shoppers!

Bershka - Oxford Street

Bershka will be celebrating Vogues Fashion Night Out from 5pm-9pm giving away Bershka fashion chic kits, enjoy the sounds of DJ Josh You Are and complimentary express manicures by Barry M with every purchase!

Best of the Rest....

Parisian Chic at YSL - An evening of Champagne and Macaroons

Hakkasan treats at DVF

Gwyneth Paltrow at the Coach Flagship Store on Bond Street

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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Vogue's Fashion Night Out

It's that time of year again! Wahay! Vogues Fashion Night Out takes place in London on Thursday 8th September.

With amazing goody giveaways, celebrity guests and lots of champagne, this nigh is a fashionista's dream!

You can even take part from the comfort of your sofa :)

For more info check out

http://fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk/

Ill keep you updated as usual on all the amazing offers and must visit shops so keep checking xxx

That 70's Show

No, I'm not talking about the 90's hit - I'm talking about the biggest trend on the high street this Autumn.

Think velvet, sequins and faux fur to 'groove' up your style!

Key pieces include wide leg trousers, knee high boots and a faux fur coat. All in bright colours - think playful and eclectic!

Heres a pick of my fave 70's buys...

Sequin Palazzo's - Dorothy Perkins

Fur Gilet - Topshop

Suede boots - topshop

Blue bootleg trousers - Asos

Velvet dress - Warehouse

Forever 21

With NOTHING over £40, the American 'new look' is finally opening on London's Oxford Street (about a 5 second walk from my office - wahay!!) The big launch is tomorrow and I cannot wait!

The store is themed like a LA circus featuring roller skating hula girls, a burger van and a jewellery hut!

Here's whats on top of my shopping list tomorrow:

Tribal print is THE print for summer

Midi - the new maxi and mini! This burnt orange colour is big in summer and bigger this winter!

The perfect shorts to take you from work to play

A colour block cardi is an essential!

With more stores opening in Westfields, Wlasgow and Liverpool later this year - Forever 21 is taking the UK by storm!

Welcome to The Jealous Life!

Okay, so as a complete fashion addict you all know my passions in life are Shoes, Clothes and Sparkly things... There is however one other thing in the whole world that can make me as happy as buying a new pair of heels and that is SWEETIES.

Most women are chocolate lovers; reaching for bars of their favourite cocoa creation when times are hard (and when they're good - basically all the time!) BUT when I'm feeling blue and need a little sweet treat, what do I want? I want GUMMY BEARS! Sweet, Sour, Tangy little bears...

I have discovered the newest name in 'irresistably guilt-free sweets!' Yes that's right GUILT FREE. The Jealous Life's entire product range contains no artificial colours, no artificial flavours, they're alcohol free, gluten free and also suitable for vegetarians. More importantly they are quite possibly the yummiest sweets ever.

Including favourites such as cola bottles, gummy bears and sour worms there are plenty more flavours to tickle your taste buds. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, The Jealous Life even have an organic range! There really is a selection for everybody.

The Jealous Life gift boxes are perfect for any special occasion (or no occasion at all)

Don't believe me? See for yourself at www.thejealouslife.com.

Copy Cat Cheryl

I usually love her style and her knack for pushing the boundaries and getting it right BUT Cheryl's outfit for the first of the X Factor US auditions was terrible!

The crazy hair was a definite no no, and where are her feet?? To make matters worse Cheryl stole this look from the net-a-porter website (as below) AND didn't even do that properly. The gold belt is soo much better as it breaks up the block colours - and atleast the model has feet! oh cheryl please go back to the stylish lass we know and love!

The Chanel Cruise Collection 2011

Karl Lagerfeld is my hero. He never fails to impress, shock and exceed expectations with every collection and the new Chanel Cruise Collection was no different. Showcased on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival in St. Tropez the show was Fabulous darling!

In true Chanel style the collection was elegant, well tailored and timeless. The perfect mix stylish, sweet and sexy. Here are some of the iconic pieces...

In true Chanel manner, the front row was as hot as the show. All of Lagerfeld's muses were in attendance looking super-stylish...

ALEXA CHUNG

CLEMENCE POESY and BLAKE LIVELY

RACHEL BILSON

Style Crush: Pippa Middleton

Some say she stole the show last week at the Royal Wedding in that white, floor length McQueen gown but Pippa Middleton has always been a Style Icon! The figure hugging bridesmaid dress definitely got out attention, here are some other fabulous outfits from Pip...

Emma Watson is GLAMOUR Magazine's Best Dressed 2011

Glamour Magazine has published its top 50 Best Dressed for 2011, coming out on top (and knocking off Ms.Cole) is the beautiful Emma Watson.

Her style is classic and elegant, from the top of her pixie cut hair to the bottom on her Louboutin-clad feet!

She has made the trench the hottest piece of outerwear for this season, and turned Burberry from Chav to Chic!

Here are some of my fave fashion moments from Ms Watson herself...

Wearing Proenza Schouler back in 2009

In Custom made Burberry at the Costume Institute Gala 2010

In a cut out Hakaan Mini Dress at the Elle Style Awards 2011 - where she won an award!

In Burberry at LFW 2009!

Nov 10 at the premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - wearing a Refael Lopez dress.

Doing what she does best in a Burberry Trench!